Exams Officer — School Assessments & Compliance

Marchant Recruitment; Alcester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a dynamic secondary school in Alcester to recruit an experienced Exams Officer. The role focuses on coordinating examination administration, ensuring compliance with awarding bodies, and maintaining exam security.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience as an Exams Officer, strong knowledge of regulations, and the ability to manage deadlines while coordinating with staff, pupils and external bodies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as School Exams Officer or examination administrator.
• Strong knowledge of awarding-body requirements and exam regulations.
• Proficient with examination administration software and MIS.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate examination entries, amendments, and candidate information with precision.
• Prepare examination timetables, seating plans, invigilation schedules, and candidate instructions.
• Arrange examination venues and ensure resources are ready.
• Act as liaison between awarding bodies, school leadership, teachers, and students.
• Ensure confidential examination materials are stored and handled securely.
• Maintain accurate exam records and complete administrative returns on deadlines.
• Collaborate with SEND/appropriate teams to support candidate access arrangements.
• Resolve routine inquiries while tracking deadlines.

Skills

Exams administration

Awarding-body regulations

MIS software

Timetabling

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Examination software

MIS (Management Information System)

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a dynamic secondary school in Alcester to recruit an experienced Exams Officer. The role focuses on coordinating examination administration, ensuring compliance with awarding bodies, and maintaining exam security.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience as an Exams Officer, strong knowledge of regulations, and the ability to manage deadlines while coordinating with staff, pupils and external bodies.